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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 398.19 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 398.19 and 128.63 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 398.19 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/398.19 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 398.19 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 51,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217.19/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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